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What happens when chlorine forms an ion?
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It gains an electron and has an octet in the lowest energy level.
It gains an electron and has an octet in the lowest energy level.
It loses an electron and has an octet in the next-lowest energy level.
It loses an electron and has an octet in the next-lowest energy level.
It loses an electron and has an octet in its innermost shell.
It loses an electron and has an octet in its innermost shell.
It gains an electron and has an octet in its outer shell.
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Correct answer: "It gains an electron and has an octet in its outer shell."
Explanation: Neutral chlorine (Z = 17) has electron configuration 2,8,7. By gaining one electron it becomes Cl− with configuration 2,8,8, achieving a full octet in its outermost shell.
Explanation: Neutral chlorine (Z = 17) has electron configuration 2,8,7. By gaining one electron it becomes Cl− with configuration 2,8,8, achieving a full octet in its outermost shell.
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